Healthcare Assistant

JOB-20241107-9d6c459f

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Specialism: Healthcare Assistance
Location: Wembley, UK
Salary: £18.00 per hour

Healthcare Assistant within the Future Health Programme in Wembley, earning £18.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, giving you the chance to contribute to one of the UK's most innovative healthcare initiatives while delivering exceptional participant care. Working within a supportive clinical environment, you will play a key role in collecting health data, supporting clinical assessments, and ensuring participants receive a professional and positive experience throughout their involvement in the programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Healthcare Assistant looking to expand their clinical skills and gain valuable experience within a research-focused healthcare setting.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £18.00 per hour, rewarding your dedication and contribution.

• Skill Expansion: Benefit from practical training opportunities, including venepuncture and Basic Life Support (BLS) competencies.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training, competency assessments, and opportunities to enhance your healthcare career.

• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team that values inclusion, innovation, and professional growth.

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to important healthcare research initiatives that support future advancements in health and wellbeing.

• Flexible Working Opportunities: Enjoy a role that supports work-life balance while allowing you to develop your clinical expertise.

What you will do:

• Welcome participants and provide a professional, friendly, and supportive experience throughout their clinic visit.

• Explain clinic procedures and assist with informed consent processes in accordance with organisational policies.

• Carry out clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and other health measurements.

• Safely perform venepuncture procedures and collect blood samples in line with clinical guidelines and competency requirements.

• Label, process, and prepare biological samples for laboratory transport and testing.

• Record participant information and clinical data accurately using electronic systems.

• Ensure clinical equipment is cleaned, maintained, and calibrated in accordance with local procedures.

• Maintain high standards of infection prevention, health and safety, a